VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2: Teams, Schedule, Prize Pool, and How to Watch

Tactical first-person shooter Valorant has become way beyond a household game. The game has gained massive fame on the global esports level and is growing pretty fast. Taking place on the stage of Valorant Champions Tour 2025 Pacific Stage 2, the newest and most anticipated event added to the global competitive esports calendar that will bring together the best teams from the Pacific zone in Australia and New Zealand with world-renowned top-tier teams aiming for ultimate glory, pride, and a spot at the Valorant Champions 2025.

The stage is set with a massive prize pool, a perfectly created format, and a highly competitive field. This stage has captured both fans and players alike. The tournament kicked off on July 15 and will commence on August 31, 2025. It is being played over two phases: the group stage and the playoffs. The matches were played in some of the most well-known venues like Sangam SOOP Colosseum (Seoul), INSPIRE Arena(Icheon), and LaLa Arena TOKYO-BAY(Chiba).

Tournament Schedule & Format

Group Stage (July 15 - August 10):
The tournament has already kicked off on July 15, 2025, and the group stage went until August 10. They split twelve teams into two groups, Alpha and Omega, and each group plays a round-robin. All matches are best-of-three, so every team gets a fair shot to show what they can do. The top eight teams from the group stage, based on how they played and how many points they got, move on to the playoffs.

Playoffs (August 13 - August 31):
The playoffs used a double-elimination bracket. The top four teams from the group stage went to the upper bracket, and the other four started in the lower bracket. Every playoff match was best-of-three, but the grand final was best-of-five, which made for a great ending to the whole thing.

Prize Pool & Pacific Points

The total prize pool for VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 was set at $250,000, distributed as follows:

• 1st Place: $100,000 and 7 Pacific Points (Direct qualification to Valorant Champions 2025)
• 2nd Place: $65,000 and 5 Pacific Points
• 3rd Place: $40,000 and 4 Pacific Points
• 4th Place: $25,000 and 3 Pacific Points
• 5th-6th Place: $10,000 each
• 7th-8th Place: No monetary prize
• 9th-12th Place: No prizes

Accumulating Pacific Points was crucial, as the top two teams earned direct invitations to the Valorant Champions 2025, while others aimed to bolster their standings for future qualifications.

VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 Participating Teams

The tournament featured a mix of established powerhouses and emerging talents:

Group Alpha: DRX, Rex Regum Qeon, Gen.G, Global Esports, Team Secret, Nongshim RedForce

Group Omega: Paper Rex, TALON, T1, ZETA DIVISION, DetonatioN FocusMe, BOOM Esports

These teams battled through the group stage, with DRX, Paper Rex, and others securing their spots in the playoffs.

Where to Watch the VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2

If you're looking to catch the VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 games, head over to the official Twitch and YouTube streams. You can watch all the matches live from anywhere in the world.

But these aren't just streams. On these platforms, you can watch the game’ highlights later whenever you want. The live chat section is there so that you can cheer for your favourite team or interact with other viewers.

As the tournament is already underway, things get seriously exciting. Each match brings us closer to the big finale, which should be amazing. So, get your snacks ready, kick back, and get ready for some awesome Valorant action. The best teams in the Pacific are fighting it out, and you really don't want to miss any of it as they're getting close to being the champion.